The Emakoko | The Safari Awards

The 2025 Safari Awards Winners Announced:  Best Safari Operator in Africa - Jack's Camp ........ Best Safari Experience in Africa -  Sirikoi ..........Best Safari Property Location in Africa - Greystoke Mahale..........Best Family Safari Experience in Africa - Sirikoi ..........Best Marine Safari Experience in Africa - Azura Benguerra ..........Best Safari Guiding Team in Africa - Cottars 1920's Camp .......... Best Safari Cuisine in Africa - Chem Chem .......... Most Romantic safari Property in Africa - Jack's Camp .......... Best Safari Spa in Africa - Royal Malewane .......... Best Riding Safari Operator in Africa - Ride Botswana .......... Best Mobile Safari Operator in Africa - Nomad Tanzania Mobile Safaris .......... Best Walking Safari Operator in Africa - Robin Pope Safaris .......... Best Value Safari Property in Africa - Flatdogs .......... Best New Safari Property in Africa - Onguma Camp Kala .......... Best Safari House/Villa in Africa - Mkombe's House Lamai .......... Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property in Africa - Grootbos Garden Lodge & Qorokwe Camp .......... Best Community Focused Safari Property in Africa - Singita Pamushana .......... Best Wildlife Conservation Organisation in Africa - Mara Elephant Project .......... Best African Tourism Board - Rwanda Tourism Development Board .......... 

The Emakoko

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Best Safari Property Location - 2018: Finalist
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Best New Safari Property - 2014: Finalist

All you need to know

Intro

The Emakoko is situated on 15 acres of land bordering the National Park, on one side of the plot is the Mbagathi River – Nairobi National parks natural fence line and at the top of the plot is the Emakoko River, where the lodge gets its name. Entrance to it is through the park and is a mere 35- minute game drive from all important locations - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Wilson Airport and all the main city attractions. It is the location that makes The Emakoko so special, the National Park provides a buffer between civilization and the Lodge and yet everything is still within easy reach.

Highlights

Kenya - we are all kenyan's and are very proud of what Kenya has to offer. We also love the fact that on a clear morning one can see the two highest peaks of Africa from one place in the park.

Need To Know

We are on the border of The Nairobi Naitonal Park and the wildlife is very wild! The only animals which you cannot find here are elephants. We are one of the only wildlife lodges in a capital city, and Nairobi National park has an extraordinary array of wildlife - it is a surprise to all our visitors.

Safaris

We are a great start and end to any safari, or for anyone transiting through Kenya that needs a wildlife fix

Wildlife

Leopard in the Lodge, Rhino drinking out from the pool. The biggest highlights are the local residents - our hippo and our 3 buffalo bulls who appear only at dinner time!

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)
Average Stay

2 nights

Average Price

USD$380

Child Policy

All Welcome

Accommodation

1 Family Room of two rooms 2 Rooms close to each other which are also family rooms 1 Wheel Chair Friendly Room 5 Rooms at the top of the stairs which have the best views in Nairobi

Accolades

Nairobi National Park is one of Kenya's best kept secrets.

Season

All year round

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms)

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